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A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval

Nov 6, 2026 · Rachel Treisman

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A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval
Demonstrators stand at Memorial Circle to protest President Trump
Demonstrators stand at Memorial Circle to protest President Trump

The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.

(Image credit: Tom Brenner)

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